New Haval H6 GT PHEV set to arrive in Pakistan by end of 2025
The release follows a series of new hybrid, electric, and petrol vehicle launches this year by brands like MG, Kia, Jetour, and Hyundai
Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
Automotive sector comprises 20% of Japan's total exports, majority of which are headed to the U.S. market
Canada imposes 25% tariff on non-compliant U.S. vehicles worth $25.3 billion
Auto parts and vehicles with content from Mexico would be exempt from the new tariffs, says Canadian PM Mark Carney
Nissan stops taking U.S. orders for Infiniti SUVs from Mexico plant
This decision reduces operations at the joint venture plant in Mexico, where the Infiniti QX50 and QX55 are produced with Mercedes-Benz
Hyundai signals launch of high-spec Tucson hybrid in Pakistan
Hyundai announces in a teaser that the “All-Wheel Drive Hybrid is almost here,” emphasizing “unstoppable power.”
Hyundai won’t raise U.S. prices despite new tariffs, says co-CEO
We have seen the tariff announcement, and we are evaluating the impact, says Jose Munoz
Swedish insurer divests $160 million stake in Tesla over labor rights
The divestment follows a prolonged labor dispute involving Tesla and Swedish unions, which began in late 2023
China to launch EV grid projects to support power system
This allows cars to function as energy storage units, contributing power back to the grid
Trump expands trade war with 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles
The tariffs extend to key automotive parts, imposing duties on engines, transmissions, powertrain components, and electrical systems
Tesla to begin sales in Saudi Arabia next month
Tesla enters the Saudi market as it faces declining sales in Europe and activist protests in the United States
BYD aims to sell 800,000 cars abroad this year, doubling 2024 figures
BYD plans to maintain cost advantages by sourcing key components from China while assembling vehicles in local markets
Canada halts Tesla rebates as U.S. trade dispute escalates
All rebate claims would undergo individual investigations before any payments are approved, says Canadian Transport Minister
FBI investigates rising threats against Tesla
The bureau is actively investigating an uptick in violent incidents targeting Tesla, says FBI Director Kash Patel
China’s data regulations halt Tesla’s autonomous driving expansion
Tesla faces challenges in training the system with data from its 2 million electric vehicles due to the China’s strict data regulations
Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks due to exterior panel defect
The issue, identified in a stainless-steel exterior trim panel raises safety concerns, prompting the automaker to take corrective action